This song ranks as #89 on the Rolling Stone pop and rock chart of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Times:” “California Dreamin.” Remember the song, written and performed by “The Mamas and The Papas?” This pop hit became a signpost for the California Myth that life there exceeded idyllic with its counterculture everything: free … [Read more…]
The Bible verse my mom frequently applied – usually to the seat of my pants – was Proverbs 23:13 (KJV): “Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die;” although sometimes I think I saw some angels fast approaching. Of course, she followed up her disciplinary … [Read more…]
We just came through another Easter season when all around the world two primary messages were trumpeted, “It is finished” and “He is alive!” The provision for all men’s salvation has been fully packaged in Jesus’ death, coupled with His ensuing resurrection. And why the resurrection? Because it gives the death of Death and Jesus’ … [Read more…]
“He’s alive!, having risen from the dead, having trampled the curse of Death by His crucifixion death” Sunrise Service & Drama Sermon: 4/16: Easter Sunday 10am Sermon “The Day Death Died” (Pastor Bob Hampton) Click PLAY and listen (audio only, no video) Sermon Synopsis: “He’s alive!, having risen from the dead, having trampled the curse of … [Read more…]
The Old Testament prophets served as God’s mouthpieces, routinely giving voice to His Will. One of His more memorable declarations came through the pen of the prophet, Isaiah.: “My Thoughts are nothing like your thoughts. My Ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” I can’t argue. Let’s take for an example, the precious gift … [Read more…]
